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Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas told Defense Minister Benny Gantz at their meeting yesterday that he would not allow violence, terrorism or the use of firearms against Israelis as long as he is in power, and regardless of the nature of relations between Israel and the Palestinians, Kan News reported this morning.Mahmoud Abbas added that the PA's security mechanisms would continue to operate In the issue.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized Defense Minister Benny Gantz's intention for hold the meeting with the Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas, and expressed displeasure that he hosted Mahmoud Abbas in his home.Government ministers said the conduct of the defense minister does not contribute to the stability of the government.

Eitan Na'eh is the first Israeli ambassador to Bahrain since the signing of the normalization agreements between the countries.

Former host of Brazilian reality TV show becomes target of antisemitic abuse after defending his show from criticism.

Data from Johns Hopkins University shows that yesterday there was a record number of daily infections of corona in the United States - 512,533 confirmed cases. The previous record was approximately 294,000.According to the New York Times, the weekly average peaked at 267,000. It is estimated that about 59% of all cases of virus infection in the country are Omicron related.

Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy to cloudy. During the day local rains are expected accompanied by occasional thunderstorms. There is a slight risk of flooding in eastern streams.A slight drop in temperatures is expected. Tonight: Local rain in the north of the country and along the coastal plain. There may be thunderstorms

'Policy hasn't changed, Education Min. always said to do everything to preserve school routines,' new Education Min. Director General says.